Smells Like Saturday
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Smells Like Saturday is a once weekly comedy/music/talk morning radio show
presented by the puppet characters Zig and Zag
. It is broadcast on Irish radio station 2FM and airs from 10:00-12:00 midday every Saturday morning. The characters present the show from the fictional “Studio Z’ which Zig and Zag claim is their old spaceship from the Eighties; the “Zogmobile” which means they can often fly the studio to exotic locations during the show. The shows theme tune is The Moog Cookbook
’s instrumental cover version of Nirvana
's "Smells Like Teen Spirit
" where the radio show derived its title.
are two famous and beloved Irish puppet characters who have become household names in Ireland ever since their TV debut on Dempsey’s Den. They also gained popularity on radio as part of Ian Dempsey
's 2FM Breakfast show during the late Eighties where they did a five minute slot on his show for a number of years. On October 30th 2010, Zig and Zag broadcast their first ever radio show.
with 216,000 and Colm Hayes
with 161,000 according to the JNLR figures released on February 17th 2011.
In the JNLR figures released on May 5th 2011 the show gained a further 5000 listeners and became the stations second most listened to radio show behind Ryan Tubridy with 148,000 radio fans tuning in every Saturday morning.. This is unprecedented success for a weekend radio show on 2FM.
, who spins around on his back and chooses the greatest ‘hits’ of a particular type as requested from listeners and challenged by Zig and Zag.
radio show on 2FM in the late Eighties Zig and Zag play lyrics from songs that sound like something else. For instance; The Fray
song 'How to save a Life' they claim is “How to save a Lime” or the chorus of Brandon Flowers
– Crossfire
sounds like “Lay your bunny down” as opposed to the actual lyric "lay your body down". These misread lyrics are always embelished with a strange story as to 'real' meaning of the song.
long running series Fair City
. It features the characters (all voiced by Zig and Zag) Mr.Ethnic Diversity, Mrs.Biscuits, Garda Neenaw and Paddy Rashers.
Zig and Zag take to the tennis court for an elaborate tennis match where they volley facts back and forth with bands that listeners have requested. Zig and Zag also take on the rolls of commentators ‘Bob and Bob’
days Zag takes on the roll of ‘Ragga Zagga’ and raps birthday requests at the end of every show.
to Coronation Street
’s Michelle Keegan
, from Dr.Alban to The Sawdoctors Zig and Zag will wake up anyone for a chat.
Radio programming
Radio programming is the Broadcast programming of a Radio format or content that is organized for Commercial broadcasting and Public broadcasting radio stations....
presented by the puppet characters Zig and Zag
Zig and Zag
Zig and Zag may refer to:*Zig and Zag , Jack Perry and Doug McKenzie, a clown duo who appeared on Australian television from 1957-1969....
. It is broadcast on Irish radio station 2FM and airs from 10:00-12:00 midday every Saturday morning. The characters present the show from the fictional “Studio Z’ which Zig and Zag claim is their old spaceship from the Eighties; the “Zogmobile” which means they can often fly the studio to exotic locations during the show. The shows theme tune is The Moog Cookbook
The Moog Cookbook
The Moog Cookbook is the name of an electronica band made up of Brian Kehew and Roger Joseph Manning Jr. as a parody/tribute to the novelty "Moog records" of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The duo performs exclusively on analog synthesizers, especially Moog synthesizers...
’s instrumental cover version of Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
's "Smells Like Teen Spirit
Smells Like Teen Spirit
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a song by the American grunge band Nirvana. It is the opening track and lead single from the band's second album, Nevermind , released on DGC Records...
" where the radio show derived its title.
History
Zig and ZagZig and Zag
Zig and Zag may refer to:*Zig and Zag , Jack Perry and Doug McKenzie, a clown duo who appeared on Australian television from 1957-1969....
are two famous and beloved Irish puppet characters who have become household names in Ireland ever since their TV debut on Dempsey’s Den. They also gained popularity on radio as part of Ian Dempsey
Ian Dempsey
Ian Michael Dempsey is an Irish presenter of television and breakfast radio. He is the long-running presenter of the breakfast show on Today FM, self-titled The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, which runs from 07:00 - 09:00 each weekday morning...
's 2FM Breakfast show during the late Eighties where they did a five minute slot on his show for a number of years. On October 30th 2010, Zig and Zag broadcast their first ever radio show.
Ratings
After only five months on air the radio show gained an impressive listenership and has the third highest audience figures on 2FM with an impressive 143,000 listeners, beating one of the stations flagship show Breakfast with Hector and beaten only by Ryan TubridyRyan Tubridy
Ryan Tubridy , affectionately known as "Tubs", is an Irish broadcaster and writer, a presenter of live shows on radio and television in Ireland. He has been described as "one of Ireland's most gifted broadcasters"...
with 216,000 and Colm Hayes
Colm Hayes
Colm Caffrey , known professionally as Colm Hayes, is an Irish radio broadcaster and sometime television presenter. He currently presents The Colm Hayes Show between 11:00 and 13:00 on RTÉ 2fm....
with 161,000 according to the JNLR figures released on February 17th 2011.
In the JNLR figures released on May 5th 2011 the show gained a further 5000 listeners and became the stations second most listened to radio show behind Ryan Tubridy with 148,000 radio fans tuning in every Saturday morning.. This is unprecedented success for a weekend radio show on 2FM.
Regular features
“ Smells Like Saturday’’ as a comedy/ music hybrid has a number of regular and one off features.Torty The Tortoise
Torty the Tortoise is a character who is also known as the ‘The Tortoise of Hits’ and the ‘Hitpicker in a Half Shell’. Zig and Zag claim that their TortoiseTortoise
Tortoises are a family of land-dwelling reptiles of the order of turtles . Like their marine cousins, the sea turtles, tortoises are shielded from predators by a shell. The top part of the shell is the carapace, the underside is the plastron, and the two are connected by the bridge. The tortoise...
, who spins around on his back and chooses the greatest ‘hits’ of a particular type as requested from listeners and challenged by Zig and Zag.
Soundalikez
Harking back to their time on the Ian DempseyIan Dempsey
Ian Michael Dempsey is an Irish presenter of television and breakfast radio. He is the long-running presenter of the breakfast show on Today FM, self-titled The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, which runs from 07:00 - 09:00 each weekday morning...
radio show on 2FM in the late Eighties Zig and Zag play lyrics from songs that sound like something else. For instance; The Fray
The Fray
-Literature:*Fray, a phenomenon in Terry Pratchett's The Carpet People*Fray , a comic book series by Joss Whedon**Melaka Fray, titular character of the comic book series-Music:*"Fray", a song from the album 14 Shades of Grey by Staind...
song 'How to save a Life' they claim is “How to save a Lime” or the chorus of Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers
Brandon Richard Flowers is an American musician, best known as the frontman of the Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers. He has also released a solo album titled Flamingo.-Early life:...
– Crossfire
Crossfire
A crossfire is a military term for the siting of weapons so that their arcs of fire overlap. This tactic came to prominence in World War I....
sounds like “Lay your bunny down” as opposed to the actual lyric "lay your body down". These misread lyrics are always embelished with a strange story as to 'real' meaning of the song.
Spot the Sausage
Another popular segment is the "Spot the Sausage Quiz" which takes place once a week with a lucky listener winning ‘stuff’ with every correct answer. The quiz is based around a simple ‘name the missing word’ format. The missing words have been replaced with the word ‘Sausage’. Ie; ‘Lady Gaga had a hit with SAUSAGE face’Things to Do at the Weekend
This is Zig and Zag’s weekly guide for events and ideas for weekend activitiesfrom all around Ireland that they have chosen for the listeners.Soapy Saturday
Zig and Zag often turn on their TV station ‘Channel Z’ and tune into their favourite soap ‘Unfair City’ which is their skit on RTERTE
RTÉ is the abbreviation for Raidió Teilifís Éireann, the public broadcasting service of the Republic of Ireland.RTE may also refer to:* Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 25th Prime Minister of Turkey...
long running series Fair City
Fair City
Fair City is an award-winning Irish television soap opera on RTÉ One. Produced by Radio Telefís Éireann, it was first broadcast on Monday, September 18, 1989...
. It features the characters (all voiced by Zig and Zag) Mr.Ethnic Diversity, Mrs.Biscuits, Garda Neenaw and Paddy Rashers.
Pop Tennis
In their own unusual version of Pop music Top TrumpsTop Trumps
Top Trumps is a card game. Each card contains a list of numerical data, and the aim of the game is to compare these values in order to try to trump and win an opponent's card...
Zig and Zag take to the tennis court for an elaborate tennis match where they volley facts back and forth with bands that listeners have requested. Zig and Zag also take on the rolls of commentators ‘Bob and Bob’
The Birthday Roller
Harking back to old The DenThe Den
*Football stadiums:**The Den, formerly known as The New Den and the current home of Millwall FC, located in Bermondsey, London, SE16**The Den , a football stadium once the home of Millwall FC, located in New Cross, London, SE14...
days Zag takes on the roll of ‘Ragga Zagga’ and raps birthday requests at the end of every show.
Zig’s Poetry Corner
Zag, wanting to bring some Saturday morning classiness to the show persuades Zig to read out some poetry, however despite the classical music in the background and polite applause Zig inevitably reads out song lyrics from hot club tracks in a posh style, until Zag realises that he’s been duped.Showbiz Buzz
Zig and Zag dig out their little black book to do a celebrity wake up call. Once the celebrity has gotten over being woken they have a fun interview. From Ryan TubridyRyan Tubridy
Ryan Tubridy , affectionately known as "Tubs", is an Irish broadcaster and writer, a presenter of live shows on radio and television in Ireland. He has been described as "one of Ireland's most gifted broadcasters"...
to Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
’s Michelle Keegan
Michelle Keegan
Michelle Elizabeth Keegan is an English actress who currently plays Tina McIntyre in the soap opera Coronation Street.-Biography:...
, from Dr.Alban to The Sawdoctors Zig and Zag will wake up anyone for a chat.